Membership

Seattle7Writers is a volunteer organization of traditionally published authors in all genres whose mission is to support literacy in the Northwest, as well as connect readers, writers, independent bookstores and librarians.

Membership Requirements:

Your book must be traditionally published, regardless of genre or discipline. (Screenwriters and playwrights, your work must be produced.) For these purposes, traditionally published means your book has been selected by a publisher, large or small; that you are paid by the publisher for your work (and that you have not paid any fees to be published); that your book has gone through the vetting and rigors of traditional editing; and that it is available for sale through traditional bookstores. NOTE: At this point in time, works that are available only in e-book format are not considered to be traditionally published. (Yes, the publishing world is changing. For now, this is our policy.)

You agree to take an active part in the organization through volunteering to help achieve our mission.

You must be kind and respectful, and understand that your involvement with the organization is not for the purpose of book or career promotion. We’re a service organization.

Meet these three requirements? Great! Fill out our membership application form below and we’ll get back to you within a couple of weeks to let you know the next steps.

Q. I’m not a writer, but I’d like to be involved with Seattle7Writers. Is that possible?A. Absolutely! Follow us on our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with what we’re doing, or better yet, sign up on our mailing list here. We’ll send you occasional announcements about our public events and happenings. We’d love to see you!

Q. I’m a writer who fits one of the below descriptions and I’d like to be a member of Seattle7Writers. Can I sign up?

I’ve published my work through CreateSpace (or similar), on my own press, or with my friend’s or friend’s friend’s press.

I’ve published short pieces in journals, magazines, anthologies, etc.

I have a book that is going to be published in the future.

A. Hello, fellow writer! Just to reiterate, we’re an organization of traditionally published writers, mostly in book form though we have a couple of screenwriters/playwrights as well. When you have a book that is traditionally published, please contact us on or after the pub date to apply.

Q. Why are you so selective? I’m a great writer and a good person and I would like to help you achieve your mission. Can’t you make an exception here and there?A. We know you’re awesome. We’re just not that group. Our intention is to provide a community and place for published authors to meaningfully give back. There are so many other organizations in the Northwest for all writers, including Hugo House and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association, both fine organizations. Give them a whirl!

​Seattle7Writers is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike.Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources, and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success.